Cottage House in Traditional Greek Village

OVERVIEW

Cottage House Lasda is an old mansion (1896) in the wonderful village ‘’Kanalia’’. Its special elements are the unique house design and the strategic location close to impressive places of Greece! (Meteora, Plastiras Lake, Pertouli/ Elati)

 

THE SPACE

Stone, wood, and nature’s green color are dominant in the house and they are all harmonically combined in order to agree with the aesthetics of an old traditional mansion!

You can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from the balcony.

 

Accommodates 4 persons

A bedroom with a double bed: 2 persons

A big sofa – bed: 2 persons

A bedroom with a double bed and a single bed: 3 persons

A sofa: 1 person

 

60m2: Living room, dining table, fully equipped kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, balcony

 

AMENITIES

- central heating (calorifer), fireplace, blankets, bed linen, towels, soap and shampoo, hair dryer, clothes hangers, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board, kitchen (Plates, Cutlery, Glasses, Cooking Utensils, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Toaster, Coffee Maker), Pantry items (Staple items, spices, condiments, paper goods), books, TV.

- Room service (during longer stays): Once a week cleaning, towels and bed linen changing.

- Guests provide their own meals

- Free parking

- A detailed guide is provided with suggestions (natural, cultural, historical, general info and activities) about the surrounding area

- Possibility to rent a special 4x4 vehicle for rough off road!

 

THE SIGHTS – ACTIVITIES

Cottage house Lasda is an ideal starting point for excursions as it is in the center of the main attractions in Thessaly - Central Greece like Plastiras Lake and geological formation of Meteora!

 

Meteora (UNESKO 1989), the famous huge rocks that tower imposingly are 45km away. Monasteries are built on their steep peaks and their view is breathtaking!

 

Famous Plastiras lake (20kms distance from the house) is a place of dreamlike beauty which attracts thousands of visitors in all seasons! It has a number of impressive sights (monasteries, the dam, the botanical garden, arched bridges, waterfalls, caves, impressive viewpoints) and it is surrounded by many hospitable villages with traditional architecture. Furthermore, it offers a variety of activities such as hiking, climbing, horseback riding, cycling, canoeing, swimming.

 

In Kanalia and in the surrounding villages the high nutritional value meets the delicacy!

 

Nearby, the Agrafa sierra is a land of unexplored natural beauty and of traditional villages with preserved architecture and hospitality. All around forests, canyons, rivers and gravel roads invite you to explore them!

 

Pertouli and Elati (40 km away from the house), of the most favorite mountain resorts of Greece, are wonderful villages with picturesque stone houses, ski center and good tourist infrastructure. Their environment is a highlands paradise surrounded by mountains with dense forests, lush meadows and streams!

 

Very near (25 km) is the beautiful city of Trikala in the green banks of the river Lethaeos with numerous historical monuments, excellent street layout, spacious squares, picturesque neighborhoods, parks and walkways. Trikala is a city full of surprises!

 

Almost next to the village, is the city of Karditsa (10 km) known for its many traditional stone houses, the squares and the pedestrian streets around the big park ‘’Pafsilipo’’.  It is the economic, commercial and cultural center of the county with several nightlife options.

 

 

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

The house is located in a neighborhood a few meters away from the the central square. Over there, you can find cafeneions (traditional cafes) where people enjoy discussing accompanied by the favorite local drink ''tsipouro''. Τhere are also restaurants which are an excellent choice to experience the local cuisine and a small mini market where you can purchase anything you need. The mass tourism has not arrived here yet. You will have the opportunity to experience the reality in an authentic village away from common touristic places!

 

GETTING AROUND

- The use of car is necessary to discover our area.

- You can park outside of the house on the public road.